Apart from parades and festivities, Pride Month is about community, visibility, and honoring the voices and narratives that define the LGBTQ+ experience. Reading stories that promote authenticity, share untold histories, and reflect a variety of identities is one of the most potent ways to celebrate.

These influential books are here to uplift, question, and celebrate love in all its manifestations, regardless of whether you are an ally or a member of the LGBTQ+ community. These books, which range from poignant memoirs to imaginative fiction, each present a distinct viewpoint and are ideal for your Pride Month reading list.

Stripping by Tee Hammond

Discover the beauty beneath the surface, and learn to love the unadorned, authentic you. ‘Stripping’ isn’t just about removing what’s on the outside; it’s about revealing and cherishing what lies underneath.

Muslim School Dropout by Amir Yass

Muslim School Dropout is the uproariously honest semi-autobiographical life of Amir Yass, a gay Persian Muslim who traded Quran recitations for comedy sets under Hollywood lights.

And So, We Dance by Vicky Ferguson

In And So, We Dance, Leigh loses herself in memories of her life and her wife’s cancer journey. The novel started out as a memoir, and then I began to hear Leigh (LL) and Lizzie’s (LiLiz) inner children talk to me.

What Will the Neighbors Think? by Ruth Fishel, M.Ed.

There are so many people who still suffer, just like we did so many years ago. They suffer from feelings of pain and fear that people won’t like them or accept them because they are different. They suffer because they are born a different color or religion from the majority. They suffer if they think they are not smart enough, good enough or successful enough. They suffer from the fear of not fitting in, or not being liked. They ask themselves over and over again, “What will the neighbors think?”

Inheritance of Silence by John Erik Dunnam

Inheritance of Silence is not just a novel; it’s an invitation to step into the fragile spaces where grief collides with strength and where loss becomes the unexpected teacher of resilience.

Mr. Higgins Comforts a Family by David Preece

A loving family finally adopts Mr. Higgins. As Thelma, his adopted sister, succumbs to illness, Mr. Higgins learns how his big feelings of loss can bring him closer to his new family. Mr. Higgins Comforts a Family is about consoling individuals in need.

Reflections of My Soul by Deborah Yvonne Sullivan

Experience life through my eyes and my perspective of the way things are or might be.  Step into the twists and turns. Imagine stepping into dreams, experiences, and nightmares. The trick is to find your way out again.

Love Bites...Sometimes Too by Charles P. Palmatier-Maynard

Bryce and his new fiancé vampire have moved to a new small town. They think of themselves as safe and getting ready to plan their dream wedding, not realizing that someone from the past is still following them. But whose past is it, and why are they stalking them?

Whether it's the joy of love in unexpected places, the heartbreak of societal prejudice, or the courage to be yourself, each of these books offers something special. Allow these voices to guide you through stories that challenge, affirm, and uplift in the most positive ways this Pride Month.

So grab one (or all!) of these books, curl up in your favorite spot to read, and let Pride shine through the pages.

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